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Lotus may leave IndyCar one year into five-year deal
Group Lotus Plc is considering leaving the IndyCar Series as an engine supplier at the end of this season—its first as a part of a five-year deal it signed last year to supply turbo engines to IndyCar teams.
IndyCar executive’s fast exit leaves unanswered questions
The loss of IndyCar Series Chief Operating Officer Marc Koretzky doesn’t rate up there with Danica Patrick defecting for NASCAR, but it certainly doesn’t appear to be a positive development for the open-wheel series.
IndyCar CEO, team owners at major crossroads
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard and the team owners who run cars in the open-wheel series still seem miles apart on the topics of aero kits and schedule expansion. Bernard hopes to make decisions on those two topics soon.
IndyCar seeks presenting sponsor, bigger schedule
IndyCar Series officials have approached two of its existing sponsors, Verizon Wireless and Firestone, about becoming the open-wheel race series’ presenting sponsor, a deal motorsports business experts said could be worth $3 million annually.
IndyCar cancels China race, scrambles for replacement
Series now needs another race to fulfill sponsor agreements. Sources say a replacement race at Pocono Raceway or Elkhart Lake, Wis., is possible.
IndyCar’s China race, Izod title sponsorship in jeopardy
IndyCar officials are hustling to find a replacement for its August race in Qingdao, China so it doesn't run afoul of its sponsorship agreements.
Brickyard boss likely to have sway over Bernard’s future
Though he keeps a low profile, Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus will have a big say in whether Randy Bernard survives after this year as the IndyCar Series leader.
Reports of owner discord circulate around IndyCar CEO Bernard
A Speed.com report claims IndyCar founder Tony George and a handful of team owners are behind a charge to have Randy Bernard fired. Also listed were team owners John Barnes, Kevin Kalkhoven, Michael Andretti and his father, Mario.
Indy 500 Last Row Party rolls out new features
One of the Indy 500’s best peripheral events, the Last Row Party celebrates its 40th anniversary. Organizers have several special activities and guests slated this year.
Slow cars causing big concerns on Speedway’s fast Friday
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard is confident Lotus is in the series for the long haul. Many owners and drivers want Lotus out of the Indianapolis 500 field this May. One owner called the Lotus powered cars "disgusting." Others said they're flat-out dangerous.
Long Beach race reveals IndyCar issues
IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard has two troubling things to ponder in the wake of Sunday's race; marketing and driver safety.
Long Beach race reveals IndyCar issues
IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard has two troubling things to ponder in the wake of Sunday's race; marketing and driver safety.
IndyCar emerges from disaster, but Indy awaits
After Dan Wheldon's death last season, few predicted the IndyCar Series would steer its new chassis and engine package into 2012 smoothly. But so far, the series has opened to mostly rave reviews. The series now faces its biggest test, and opportunity, at Indy.
Tony George Jr. new boss of IndyCar feeder series
The changes to the Indy Lights series continue a management overhaul begun by IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard late last fall.
IndyCar’s new big wheels steer series toward future
With the loss of two of its biggest stars after last season, the IndyCar Series faces a stiff challenge ramping up its television ratings, attendance and overall financial fortunes. Marc Koretzky is among the fresh faces driving series toward profitability.
Life without Danica presents serious challenges for IndyCar
She rarely won. Her tantrums became old and tired. But the media and casual race fans loved Danica Patrick. So the big question remains, will the series be better or worse off without her?
Sarah Fisher frozen out of IndyCar Series
The series' only woman owner, and one of its most popular people over the last decade, can't get anyone to sell her an engine to go racing. She has the money, a promising American driver, a new chassis and new shop. Yet she's still stalled.
IndyCar Series unveils four commercial deals
Agreements with Firestone, Discover, Lids and Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka are indicators the open-wheel race series is gaining speed, sports marketers said.
IndyCar Series readies to raise curtain on new era
While myriad challenges remain, IndyCar's future might finally be pointed in the right direction.